Aging in Place Workbook 2019

HEALTH &WELLNESS

Medicare cont... Are your Medicare benefits enough to cover your medical costs? Yes ___ No ____ Not Sure ____ If you answered “ no ”: Have you used Medicare.gov to review and compare Medicare plans available to you? (It is recommended that users compare available Medicare Part D plans annually during open enrollment, as plans often change year-to-year.) Yes ___ No ____ Have you used https://www.scc.virginia.gov/boi/ to compare available Medigap (supplemental) policies in Virginia that cover the deductibles and/ or coinsurance cost of the Medicare-approved services for outpatient care? Yes ___ No ____

Did You Know?

In 2017, the average monthly healthcare cost for a healthy person with Medicare and supplemental insurances was estimated at $628 per month (source: Motley Fool). This includes the cost of premiums for Medicare Parts B and D and a Medigap Supplement along with deductibles and co-pays . The NRV Agency on Aging Health Insurance Counseling program provides unbiased information to help individuals make informed decisions regarding Medicare supplemental plans for Parts A and B as well as the Part D drug plans, and can help with other Medicare related issues.

Phone: 540-980-7720

Have you used benefitscheckup.org to determine if you might be eligible for additional medical benefits or programs?

Aging in Place: Your Home, Your Community, Your Choice

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